Simmer

4.6

496 Reviews

$30 and under

Global, International

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2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Our aim at Simmer is simple – providing you with the honest-to-goodness pleasure of eating and drinking while you relax in your favorite neighborhood bar. Whether you’ve come for the food, drink, or both, we hope you will feel right at home. When you step into Simmer, you’ll be greeted with a friendly smile. We’ve fashioned a warm, comfortable dining room that spills over into a spacious outdoor patio, complete with an open fire pit and tranquil water feature. Enjoy “Happy Hour in the Round” during the warmer Colorado seasons when we open up our overhead doors at the back of our bar, creating 360° of indoor/outdoor seating. Whether you are looking for an upscale décor restaurant for a date night, a casual vibe for a business lunch, or a laid back ambiance for a fun night out with friends, Simmer is the choice in West FOCO.

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Location
2519 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80526-1855
Phone number
(970) 893-2817
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Global, International, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Close parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sheridan Moch

What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Fort Collins
Innovative
Fort Collins
Good for groups
Fort Collins
Healthy
Fort Collins
Hot spot
Fort Collins
Neighborhood gem
Fort Collins
Great for fine wines
Fort Collins
Great for outdoor dining
Fort Collins
Romantic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Simmer offers consistently delightful dining experiences with "great service" and "delicious food." The restaurant is praised for its "creative combinations" and seasonal menus, especially during peach season. While some find it slightly pricey, the ambiance and friendly staff make it a "favorite neighborhood spot" for many.

496 Reviews

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KathyW
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was awesome…apparently, Sunday evenings are the best for a quiet, low-key experience. Food was great, as usual, and Jayden (sp?) was also awesome and attentive.
SimmerResponded 6 days ago
Thank you for visiting Simmer! We appreciate the wonderful review and compliments for Jayden. We look forward to seeing you again.
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David
Denver1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely dinner, salmon was great. Service was great as well
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Emily
San Francisco3 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The appetizer was fine, the main meal was nothing to write home about.
SimmerResponded 6 days ago
Thanks for visiting Simmer!
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Tom
San Diego2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was great, even when they were packed. Appetizers were very good, but my entree seemed like it had been completed an hour earlier and then warmed up for service.
SimmerResponded on February 25, 2025
Thanks for visiting and your feedback. I'm sorry about the entree. We do cook everything to order but I'm sorry the quality was not up to standards. Your feedback will help us improve.
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Ryan VIP
Denver6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great appetizers (devil’s on horseback, deviled eggs, and cauliflower hot wings). My entree was also excellent (Chicken Satay). Rounded out the meal with a very good Old Fashioned. Nice atmosphere, close to CSU, and good service. A hidden gem on the west side of Ft Collins!
SimmerResponded on February 25, 2025
We appreciate the great comments for the food and your experience! We look forward to seeing you again. Thank you!
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Peter
Denver27 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food choice, very attentive friendly staff.
SimmerResponded on February 17, 2025
Thanks for visiting and the fantastic review!
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Allison
Denver3 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 6, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Ok salad but not really worth the price especially with the added cost of shrimp.
SimmerResponded on February 10, 2025
Thanks for visiting and the feedback. I'm sorry the salad was not up to standards. I'd like to remedy this and will reach out privately. Again, I'm sorry.
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Renee
Denver54 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Terrific waitstaff, attentive, and communicated well With the kitchen about allergies. Food was delicious and we enjoyed our lunch!
SimmerResponded on February 4, 2025
Thanks for visiting and the wonderful review! We work hard to ensure food allergies are handled properly. I know how important that is. We hope to see you again soon.
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Steve
Salt Lake City14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great, easy restaurant. Always excellent service.
SimmerResponded on February 4, 2025
Thank you so much! We appreciate you visiting Simmer and the fantastic review.
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SUZANNE VIP
Denver56 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time by all. Brought friends who had never been to Simmer. They really liked it and want to come back! The food and service great.
SimmerResponded on January 27, 2025
Thank you so much for visiting and the wonderful review. We look forward to having you back again soon.
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FAQs

Simmer offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (970) 893-2817.

Simmer is rated 4.6 stars by 496 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 16 times today

2519 S Shields St, Fort Collins, CO 80526-1855

Additional information

Phone number
(970) 893-2817
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Global, International, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 11:30 am–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:00 pm Sun 11:30 am–8:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Close parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sheridan Moch

Simmer

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What 496 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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